Baggage Regulations for Work Tools

Airport security regulations are strict when you fly in and out of the United Kingdom. Use this guide to check whether your airline lets you bring working tools and portable power machinery on the plane in your hand luggage.

BAGGAGE ALLOWANCES WORK TOOLS: In some cases, work and power tools can only go in the hold when you take a plane journey in or out of the United Kingdom.

It would be unusual for airline passengers to take work tools and portable power machines on a plane.

As a rule the table shows the standard regulation for carrying work tools onto a plane. But you should always check with your airline if you are unsure.

Work Tools and Equipment

Work Tools and Power Machine

Allowed in Hand Luggage?

Allowed in Hold Luggage?

Tools with Blade or Shaft Longer than 6cm (e.g. chisel)

No

Yes

Drills and Drill Bits

No

Yes

Stanley Knife

No

Yes

Saw (including portable power saw)

No

Yes

Screwdriver

No

Yes

Hammer

No

Yes

Pliers

No

Yes

Wrench or Spanner

No

Yes

Bolt Gun or Nail Gun

No

Yes

Crowbar

No

Yes

Blowtorch

No

Yes

Flight Luggage Restrictions on Work Tools and Power Equipment; UK Rules Updated 2017